HAMILTON — Their manager says that pitching and defense were what led the team to the championship. However, the Sunnybrae 11-Year-Old All-Stars can hit the ball, too.

“Our pitching has been our strong point and the defense has played tremendously,” said Sunnybrae manager Joe Beczo, whose team outdueled Nottingham for the New Jersey District 12 Little League All-Star championship for baseball players ages 10 and 11.

Nottingham, which won the 9/10-year-old title last year, made a serious challenge for the district banner this summer, but the 2013 Sunnybrae 11s won the all-Hamilton Township championship round.

Averaging nine hits per game, Sunnybrae will represent District 12 in the N.J. Section 3 tournament, which begins Friday at Sayreville Little League. Sunnybrae meets Manalapan National in its sectional debut at 7:30 p.m.

Information culled from the coaching staff about the dynamic dozen who helped Sunnybrae Little League capture its fourth district banner follows in alphabetical order:

Ryan Beczo — Plays a stellar defense at shortstop and is called upon to close games out. He can also walk up to the plate and do what he’s asked.

Jason DeAngelo — Plays a good defensive outfield and can fill any position when needed.

Travis Holonics — One of the top pitchers on the team and has produced at the plate in every game.

Jacob Jones — Came through with solid defensive play at third base when Sunnybrae needed it most.

Jacob Kmiec — The center fielder who commands the outfield and can cover a lot of territory.

Christian Lucas — He’s new to the team this year and has improved greatly since the start of the All-Star season.

Connor Luckie — The catcher who knows how to keep Sunnybrae’s pitchers calm and manage the game. He also comes through with some big hits.

Elvis Ortiz — He’s also new to the team this year. He relieves as catcher and has a bat that can produce game-changing hits.

Zach Posivak — Sunnybrae’s lead-off batter with the best on-base average who can play any position he’s asked to play.

Nicholas Potocki — He gives Sunnybrae solid pitching and hitting. He also motivates the team when the players get down.

Tim Toomer — Plays a great outfield and is confident at the plate. He never lets his teammates get down on themselves.

Jared Werts — Another solid performer who pitches and has power at the plate. He can change a game on a dime.